A recent study by the Bundeswehr Center of Military History and Social Sciences indicates that only 0.4% of German soldiers and 0.8% of civilian personnel harbor right-wing extremist attitudes. This is much lower than the 5.4% found in the general populace, suggesting an overall positive trend. However, the study also reveals that 6.4% of soldiers have chauvinist views and 3.5% xenophobic attitudes. Despite these promising statistics, there are ongoing concerns about far-right networks in the military, with numerous investigations into extremism apparent within the ranks.
The study found that only 0.4% of soldiers show right-wing extremist attitudes, significantly lower than the general German population's 5.4%.
Some 6.4% of the soldiers have "consistent chauvinist attitudes," while 3.5% have "consistent xenophobic attitudes," indicating other problematic views in the military.
Despite the positive findings, one author cautioned that the apparently small percentage still translates to a significant number of extremist individuals within the army.
The Bundeswehr has faced scrutiny over far-right networks and extremist behavior, as highlighted by past incidents involving soldiers committing serious crimes.
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